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Head of Transport Policy & Strategy

Hertfordshire County Council

£81,803 progressing to £90,664

Stevenage (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Strategy and Policy Officer (P01291)

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Starting salary £40,689pa with potential progression to £43,690pa on achieving designated skills and experience

Council Offices, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6AE (On-Site)

Posted 14 days ago

Assistant Trading Standards Officer - Apprenticeship

Hertfordshire County Council

£30,559 progressing to £33,366 pa

Countywide (On-Site)

Posted 15 days ago

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